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Imperils rector with kiss, oddly (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

risks

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'imperils' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are verbs in their -s form, I can't see how one could define the other.

'rector with kiss oddly' is the wordplay.
'rector' becomes 'r'.
'with' is a charade indicator (letters next to each other).
'oddly' indicates anagramming the letters (letters in an odd order).
'kiss' with letters rearranged gives 'isks'.
'r'+'isks'='RISKS'

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(Other definitions for risks that I've seen before include "Exposes to danger" , "Chances" , "Sources of dangers" , "Hazards, dangers" , "Perils" .)

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